Princess Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake papers.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk; mix until just incorporated. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely.
5. Sprinkle the cupcakes with sparkling sugar before serving.

Interesting Facts

• These cupcakes make a great party treat!
• You can use any type of sparkling sugar to decorate the cupcakes.
• These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.